Best 2 Cherry Apple Loaf Recipes

When embarking on a culinary journey to create the ultimate cherry apple loaf, one must consider the perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors. This delectable treat, often associated with cozy autumn afternoons and warm kitchens, combines the juicy sweetness of cherries with the crisp tang of apples, resulting in a symphony of flavors. As you embark on this baking adventure, let us guide you through the intricacies of selecting the best recipe for your cherry apple loaf, ensuring a moist, flavorful, and visually stunning creation that will leave a lasting impression on your taste buds and those of your loved ones.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE, DRIED CHERRY AND ALMOND LOAF

Apple, Dried Cherry and Almond Loaf image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 slices

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup rolled oats
1 1/4 cups milk
2 cups self-rising or wholegrain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 1/2 ounces dried cherries
1 1/2 ounces dried apples, diced
1/3 cup soft brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons honey, plus more for garnish
1 egg, lightly beaten
5 tablespoons coarsely chopped almonds
Fresh ricotta
Honey, for drizzling

Steps:

Put the oats in a bowl, pour over the milk, and leave them to soak for 30 minutes.
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F.
Lightly grease and line the loaf pan with parchment paper, and set aside.
Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl. Then, stir in the rolled oats, dried cherries, dried apples, sugar, cinnamon, honey, egg and 3 tablespoons almonds, mixing everything together well. Spoon the mixture into the loaf pan, leveling the top, and sprinkling over the remaining almonds. Bake the loaf until the crust is golden brown and the interior is cooked, about 45 minutes.
Let it rest shortly in the pan before turning the loaf out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Cut off slices, toast and serve with some fresh ricotta and drizzles of honey.

CHERRY-APPLE LOAF

Cherry-Apple Loaf image

This is a very old recipe cut out of the paper by my Mom many years ago. I think it is very different from any other bread I have seen. I like to make a confectioner's sugar and milk glaze with some cherry juice over the loaf.

Provided by Carol Junkins

Categories Other Breads

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 Tbsp butter or margarine
2 eggs
1 c applesauce
2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
2/3 c granulated sugar
1 tsp grated lemon peel
2 Tbsp milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c chopped nuts
1/4 c chopped maraschino cherries

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 350 df grease an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 loaf pan
2. Cream butter and sugar til fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each. Add grated lemon peel.
3. Combine applesauce and milk. Sift dry ingredients together. Add alternately with applesauce mixture to creamed mixture.
4. Stir in nut and cherries. Pour into greased loaf dish.
5. Bake at 350 degrees about 45-50 minutes or until done. Remove from pan and cool thoroughly.

Tips:

Use fresh, ripe cherries and apples. This will ensure the best flavor and texture for your loaf.
If you don't have fresh cherries, you can use frozen or dried cherries. Be sure to thaw frozen cherries before using. If using dried cherries, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before adding them to the batter.
You can use any type of apples you like for this recipe. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn are all good choices.
Be sure to peel and core the apples before adding them to the batter.
Use a combination of granulated sugar and brown sugar in the batter. This will give the loaf a moist and flavorful texture.
Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the loaf tough.
Bake the loaf at 350°F for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the loaf cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the loaf to set.

Conclusion:

Apple cherry loaf is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or snack. It's perfect for using up fresh cherries and apples, and it's a great way to get your kids to eat their fruit. With its moist texture and sweet and tart flavor, this loaf is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.